Project Engineer

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

• Plan, execute and manage capital projects and engineering improvement initiatives at the site.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to required quality standards.
• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners.
• Support continuous improvement, process optimization, and site engineering excellence.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from planning through execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, PSM, SAQ, MOC, Enablon, BBS, and applicable engineering standards.
• Manage contractors and third parties to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, timelines, scope, quality, and resource requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, cost optimization, and reliability enhancement.
• Develop business cases and provide engineering input for process and equipment modifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, HSE, procurement, and other site stakeholders.
• Manage engineering materials, stores, spares, vendors, and related expenditures.
• Drive continuous improvement in project, construction, and contractor management practices.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant project engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven experience in CAPEX/project planning, execution, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Hands-on knowledge of HSE, risk assessment, PTW, MOC, and contractor safety management.
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, construction activities, equipment, electrical/mechanical systems, and technical drawings.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Additional qualifications/certifications in Project Management or Engineering will be an advantage.
  
  

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 55277